The two major elections observer missions have now issued their final reports. The SADC Electoral Observer Mission (SEOM) released their report on 10 October 2023, bringing to an end all the speculation that the final report would deviate from the preliminary report

Amongst the endless suggestions for reforming the Zimbabwean economy over the years, two have received critical support. The first was the suggestion for the replacement of the Reserve Bank by a Currency Board to reduce the fiscal activities of the former and

The State of Democracy in the SADC region: A Reflection on the National Elections of Zimbabwe

Join us for the ORTSoL Public Lecture by Dr Ibbo Mandaza on The State of Democracy in the SADC Region: A Reflection on the National Elections of Zimbabwe. Date: Thursday, 28 September 2023 Time: 17:30 for 18:00 Venue: Wits University, Solomon Mahlangu

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Since continued polarisation within Zimbabwe, and the possibility of polarisation within the SADC, will continue in the absence of a substantive dialogue, the Platform for Concerned Citizens has launched a petition which outlines steps towards resolving the crisis more…

In this youtube video, Trevor sits with Ibbo Mandaza, Political Analyst, Publisher & Convener of SAPES Trust. They discuss the flawed 2023 election, the attack on SADC by the ruling party, why Zanu PF is crude on holding on to power and

Once again a Zimbabwean election fails the test of credibility. here…